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Manitowoc and Two Rivers – From Ship to Shore

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  • Manitowoc and Two Rivers

Manitowoc and Two Rivers – From Ship to Shore

Air Date: 10/26/2019 - 10/27/2019

In this episode of Discover Wisconsin, Mariah and Eric explore the wonders of Manitowoc and Two Rivers from sunken ship to stunning shore. Eric begins by learning about the history and industry of the rivers that flow through Manitowoc and Two Rivers. After exploring the Rogers Street Fishing Village in Two Rivers, he heads to Burger Boat Company to see what the historic company is up to today. He also meets up with some kayakers to do some paddling on the Manitowoc River.

Both the Manitowoc River and the East and West Twin Rivers eventually flow into Lake Michigan, which offers beauty and exploration above and below the surface. At the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc, Mariah talks with a marine archaeologist about the shipwrecks in the area, and the different ways visitors can learn about, and access the wrecks. She also joins a group of standup paddle boarders at the Manitowoc Marina and takes in an amazing view of the city from the water.

Back on land, Eric explores the Historic Washington House in Two Rivers, and learns how to make the perfect ice cream sundae in the city where it was invented. We also get to know local producers at Pine River Dairy, who have been manufacturing butter in the area for more than 75 years. Eric then heads to Manitowoc’s Pinecrest Historical Village for their annual Pinecrest Plates event, which brings in local farmers and fantastic food for people to enjoy.

And you can’t visit Manitowoc and Two Rivers without spending time on the coast. Mariah flies a kite on the pristine Neshotah Beach in Two Rivers, wanders the beautiful grounds of West of the Lake Gardens, and goes bird watching at Woodland Dunes Nature Preserve. There is so much beauty to be experienced in Manitowoc and Two Rivers and countless ways to do it – from ship to shore!

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    The DW Crew films kayaking on the Manitowoc River

  • Neshotah Beach, Two Rivers

    Mariah flies a kite at beautiful Neshotah Beach in Two Rivers

  • West of the Lake Gardens, Manitowoc

    Videographer, Teddy Maier, films flowers at West of the Lake Gardens in Manitowoc

  • West of the Lake Gardens, Manitowoc

    Producer, Jessica Murphy, films at West of the Lake Gardens in Manitowoc

  • Pine River Dairy, Manitowoc

    Videographer, Anh Vo, sets up for an interview at Pine River Dairy in Manitowoc

  • Historic Washington House, Two Rivers

    Eric learns how to make the perfect ice cream sundae in the town where it was invented: Two Rivers

  • Pine River Dairy, Manitowoc

    The DW Crew get a behind the scenes look at butter manufacturing at Pine River Dairy in Manitowoc

  • Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve

    Mariah joins a bird watching group at Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve

  • Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve

    A bird watching group at Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve enjoys a beautiful spring morning

  • Silver Creek Park, Manitowoc

    The DW Crew films in beautiful Silver Creek Park in Manitowoc

  • West of the Lake Gardens, Manitowoc

    West of the Lake Gardens in Manitowoc are absolutely gorgeous!

  • West of the Lake Gardens, Manitowoc

    West of the Lake Gardens in Manitowoc are absolutely gorgeous!

  • Burger Boats, Manitowoc

    The DW Crew checks out a yacht being built by Burger Boat Company in Manitowoc

  • Rogers Street Fishing Village, Two Rivers

    Eric gets set up to film a confessional at the Rogers Street Fishing Village in Two Rivers

  • Pinecrest Plates, Manitowoc

    Eric samples some amazing local foods at the Pinecrest Plates event in Manitowoc

  • Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve

    We loved our welcome sign at Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve!

  • Manitowoc Marina

    Videographer, Teddy Maier, films paddle boarding on the Manitowoc Marina

  • Neshotah Beach, Two Rivers

    Kites fill the sky at the annual Kites Over Lake Michigan event at Neshotah Beach in Two Rivers

Manitowoc River

The DW Crew films kayaking on the Manitowoc River

Neshotah Beach, Two Rivers

Mariah flies a kite at beautiful Neshotah Beach in Two Rivers

West of the Lake Gardens, Manitowoc

Videographer, Teddy Maier, films flowers at West of the Lake Gardens in Manitowoc

West of the Lake Gardens, Manitowoc

Producer, Jessica Murphy, films at West of the Lake Gardens in Manitowoc

Pine River Dairy, Manitowoc

Videographer, Anh Vo, sets up for an interview at Pine River Dairy in Manitowoc

Historic Washington House, Two Rivers

Eric learns how to make the perfect ice cream sundae in the town where it was invented: Two Rivers

Pine River Dairy, Manitowoc

The DW Crew get a behind the scenes look at butter manufacturing at Pine River Dairy in Manitowoc

Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve

Mariah joins a bird watching group at Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve

Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve

A bird watching group at Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve enjoys a beautiful spring morning

Silver Creek Park, Manitowoc

The DW Crew films in beautiful Silver Creek Park in Manitowoc

West of the Lake Gardens, Manitowoc

West of the Lake Gardens in Manitowoc are absolutely gorgeous!

West of the Lake Gardens, Manitowoc

West of the Lake Gardens in Manitowoc are absolutely gorgeous!

Burger Boats, Manitowoc

The DW Crew checks out a yacht being built by Burger Boat Company in Manitowoc

Rogers Street Fishing Village, Two Rivers

Eric gets set up to film a confessional at the Rogers Street Fishing Village in Two Rivers

Pinecrest Plates, Manitowoc

Eric samples some amazing local foods at the Pinecrest Plates event in Manitowoc

Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve

We loved our welcome sign at Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve!

Manitowoc Marina

Videographer, Teddy Maier, films paddle boarding on the Manitowoc Marina

Neshotah Beach, Two Rivers

Kites fill the sky at the annual Kites Over Lake Michigan event at Neshotah Beach in Two Rivers

Manitowoc and Two Rivers

Manitowoc, known as “Maritime Wisconsin,” is located on Lake Michigan and has the largest Maritime Museum on the Great Lakes, including a restored World War II-era submarine, wooden sailing ships, and a shipbuilding center. Manitowoc is also home to the largest car-ferry on the Great Lakes, transporting travelers between Manitowoc and Ludington, Michigan. Charter sport fishing boats offer visitors the opportunity to head out on the lake for a day of premium fishing. Explore the old-fashioned candy store and antique soda fountain at Beerntsen’s Confectionary Inc. and many other shops in the downtown area.

Two Rivers, once a major shipping and fishing hub and the birthplace of the ice cream sundae, is located seven miles North of Manitowoc. The two cities are connected by the Mariners Trail, a paved biking and walking path with gorgeous views of Lake Michigan. Here you will find historical landmarks like the Historic Washington House and the Rogers Street Fishing Village. Every Labor Day Weekend Two Rivers hosts the Midwest’s largest kite festival at beautiful Neshotah Beach.

The rich history and scenic views of Manitowoc and Two Rivers will keep you coming back for more!

  • Manitowoc Area Visitor & Convention Bureau

    4221 Calumet Ave.
    Manitowoc, WI 54221

    P: 800-627-4896

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    Kites fill the sky at the annual Kites Over Lake Michigan event at Neshotah Beach in Two Rivers

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    Beautiful Neshotah Beach in Two Rivers is regarded as one of the top beaches in the state.

  • West of the Lake Gardens, Manitowoc

    West of the Lake Gardens in Manitowoc are absolutely gorgeous!

  • West of the Lake Gardens, Manitowoc

    West of the Lake Gardens in Manitowoc are absolutely gorgeous!

  • Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve

    A bird watching group at Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve enjoys a beautiful spring morning

Neshotah Beach, Two Rivers

Kites fill the sky at the annual Kites Over Lake Michigan event at Neshotah Beach in Two Rivers

Neshotah Beach, Two Rivers

Beautiful Neshotah Beach in Two Rivers is regarded as one of the top beaches in the state.

West of the Lake Gardens, Manitowoc

West of the Lake Gardens in Manitowoc are absolutely gorgeous!

West of the Lake Gardens, Manitowoc

West of the Lake Gardens in Manitowoc are absolutely gorgeous!

Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve

A bird watching group at Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve enjoys a beautiful spring morning

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